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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1926
Page
4
Denton Journal page four published Saturday morning November 13 1926 by Melvin and Johnson Incorporated with Benjamin H Johnson as president and treasurer and Benjamin F Jonson as vice president and secretary, entered at Denton post office as second class mail matter.
An analysis of the recent Congressional elections highlights substantial Democratic gains in both the Senate and House, signaling a shift toward Democratic principles. Chairman William A. Oldfield credits large expenditures by the opposition and federal officeholder activity as factors, urges Republicans to reassess and Democrats to organize for the 1928 battle for honest elections and governance.
The Del-Mar-Va Eastern Shore Association cites Rostoe Nunn of the U S Weather Bureau noting the Gulf Stream lies at least 150 miles offshore. Labrador Current also affects coast climate. Prevailing winds from the west lessen Gulf Stream impact, giving the Peninsula a milder, more marine influenced winter climate.
The pupils under Miss Florence Finch present a Friday evening musical recital at Tri County High School Queen Anne. Selections include duets and trios by Isabelle Barton Ruth Reynolds Edith Denny and Mabel Ish and many solo numbers such as Itelo s This The Weather Man and Maypole Dance with performers listed.
Newark and nearby towns report visitors and family gatherings. Names include Morrison, Leverage, Morgan, Kinnaimon, Diggans, Morris, Boyles, Lowman, Jester, Lane, Purnell, Knotts, Davis, Wyatt, Richards, Starkey and more. church services listed with Sunday School early and evening preaching.
The Ladies Circle of the M. Ey Church will hold their annual bazaar on Friday and Saturday, December 10 and 11. Proceeds will aid church programs and community outreach.
Prize winners at Choptank include Green Mountain Myrs Tilghman Stevens and Red Beets F F Whiteley with 2nd, Cabbage Billy Willhtanigon and Mangrel L L Blades, Carrots W R Duhn, Peanuts Marian Cheezum, How ard Golden, and many others across fruits, nuts, beans, corn, eggs, and flowers. Strong entries include W R Dulin J T Blades J T.
Mr. Fred Simpkins Snow King representative says baking powder has many uses beyond leavening. He suggests light mashed potatoes and omelettes, flaky pie crusts, lighter stuffing, and fluffier boiled frostings, urging a teaspoon per four eggs for fluffy omelettes and a half teaspoon per cup of flour for crusts. Winded by tips, he notes other baking powder applications.
A public sale of a village lot in Barrsville Caroline County Maryland. The property lies in the Third Election District bounded by roads from Venton to Marrington and Denton to Harrington, also known as Lot No 2. Improvements include a one and a half story back building with five rooms. Sale is CASH on day of sale with possession January 1, 1927 and title papers at purchaser expense. Clark Ivins Trustee.
Mr Charles Lewis of Podpralsburg and Mrs Burdette Newell of Philadelphia were guests at cousin Mr Charles Abbs home. Mr Charles Hobbs was in LaPlata when the tornado occurred. Mr and Mrs Henry Wilkinson visited Millsboro Delaware on Sunday. Miss Mary Laird visiting Philadelphia. Dr J C Madara is quite ill.
A composite obituary page recalling Daniel E Morgan who died November 10, 19 2 and James E Morgan who passed two and three years ago on November 10. Messages of love from Viola and Edward C UWsnd, Marie, Florence and Dewey Fortney, Olle Robinson, Flory Vi Pollard, Maggie Smith and other relatives.
Milton and Aul owners announce a farm sale on November 22 1920 at 10 o clock a m along the Denton Harmony road to Gipin s Pont. The catalog lists nine cows including registered Jersey and Holstein stock plus brood sows, a Poland China, a Pioneer tractor and multiple farm implements. Credit of six months with interest bearing notes offered. removal only after terms are met. Leonard Covey auctioneer and Winston J. Rickards attorney represent the sale.
Public sale of a Marydel dwelling and lot 50 by 100 feet under a Caroline county circuit court decree. Property is the homestead of the late George W Hazel with outbuildings on Main Street. Terms: half cash day of sale, balance in six months with interest. option of all cash. Trustee J Owen Knotts and Janes Temple announce the sale in front of Thomas E Leather storehouse Marydel.
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